Which minister is K. G. Arun Raj?
Minister for Health, Medical Education, Family Welfare in the Tamil Nadu government, from 10 May 2026; portfolios as on the Government of Tamil Nadu's list of ministers, checked 26 September 2026.
How old is K. G. Arun Raj?
K. G. Arun Raj was 46 years old at the April 2026 election, as the Election Commission's candidate profile records it (age at filing). An exact date of birth is not part of the records on this page.
Who is K. G. Arun Raj's wife?
The 2026 affidavit declares the spouse's profession as Doctor, Asst Professor at Kilpauk Medical College. Our record holds no other detail about the spouse.
Who is K. G. Arun Raj's father?
In the 2026 nomination, K. G. Arun Raj is declared as the son of Late K P Ganesan.
What is K. G. Arun Raj's educational qualification?
Professional degree, as declared in the 2026 affidavit. As written there: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery(MBBS), The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R Medicial University, 2002
How much are K. G. Arun Raj's assets?
₹12.77 cr in declared assets (liabilities ₹1.41 cr) in the 2026 affidavit sworn to the Election Commission of India; 0 pending criminal cases (declared, not convictions).
Which party and constituency does K. G. Arun Raj belong to?
K. G. Arun Raj is the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) MLA for Tiruchengodu (AC 96, Namakkal district), elected in April 2026.
How many votes did K. G. Arun Raj get?
79,500 votes (41.6% of those polled) in the April 2026 election, a margin of 28,172 votes over R. Srmt Sekar Chandrasekar (AIADMK).
When was K. G. Arun Raj sworn in?
As a minister on 10 May 2026. As an MLA on 11 May 2026, when the 17th Assembly met for the first time.
Who is K. G. Arun Raj?
First-time MLA from Tiruchengodu (AC 96), elected on TVK ticket in 2026 with 79,500 votes (margin 28,172). A doctor-turned-IRS-officer who took voluntary retirement in 2025 to join TVK as General Secretary (Propaganda & Policy). Sworn in as a Cabinet Minister on 10 May 2026 and allotted Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare on 16 May.
What was the famous Neyveli raid?
In 2016, Arun Raj — then a Joint Commissioner in the Income Tax department — led a high-profile raid in Neyveli that seized approximately ₹90 crore in cash. The action drew national attention and is one of his calling-card stories.
Why did Arun Raj leave the IRS?
He took voluntary retirement in 2025 to join TVK. Per The Print and The Federal, his 'heart was always in politics' — and his bond with Vijay had been quietly building since their 2009 IT-department interactions.
